Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago, the Kinks released Word Of Mouth. It really feels like summer’s gone. Read our cover-story Q&A with Ray Davies by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post The Kinks Released “Word Of Mouth” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet ... more info

Stereogum — Next month, 3Sirens Music Group will release a ’90s covers compilation to help raise awareness for gun violence prevention. Titled Every Possible Way after the Cranberries’ “Dreams,” the comp features already-released tracks such as the Gr... more info

Stereogum — Every once in a while, North Carolina indie OGs Superchunk like to dress up as another band for Halloween. In 2020, for instance, Superchunk went out as goth greats the Sisters Of Mercy, or at least they covered the Sisters’ “Alice” on a Hal... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Pictured with doppelgänger Will Ferrell. And look who’s sitting behind actor Michael Shannon and Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan during our YLT cover-story interview in the photo below. Is it Chad, or ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 55 years ago today, the Kinks released Arthur (Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire). Long ago, life was clean. Read our cover-story Q&A with Ray Davies by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post The Kinks Released “Arthur (Or The Decline An... more info

Magnet Magazine — 60 years ago today, the Kinks released their self-titled debut album. So mystifying. Read our Ray Davies cover Q&A by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post The Kinks Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 60 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Ma... more info

Stereogum — The Big Ears Festival, Knoxville’s annual marathon of experimental and adventurous music, has just unveiled its lineup for next year. The festival goes down 3/27-30 at venues around Knoxville, and it once again features an excellently curated li... more info

Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago today, Yo La Tengo released Popular Songs. Adventureland. Read our cover interview with YLT by two-time Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon: The post Yo La Tengo Released “Popular Songs” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet ... more info

Stereogum — Yo La Tengo have dutifully supported Democratic politics for decades, and that precedent is set to continue this fall. The trio intends to play a series of house shows benefitting the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz presidential ticket, and they’re seeki... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 50th birthday Michael Shannon. Just sit there and eat your wonderful egg salad. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our live review of Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy And Friends Play R.E.M.’s Murmur and the cover interview the twice Oscar... more info